light MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

*Some models.7–52
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Vehicle Speed Alarm *
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in the
instrument cluster that the previously set
vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting
at which the warning is triggered (page
4-30 ).
Tyre Infl ation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre infl ation pressures
(page 4-161 ).
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C, a beep sound is heard once and
the outside temperature display fl ashes for
about ten seconds. (page 4-29 )
Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM)
System Warning Chime *
The warning chime activates at the same
time the RVM warning indicator light
begins fl ashing to alert the driver.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the warning chime sound
volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-16 .
Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push button
start is pressed. (page 4-4 )
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*Some models.7–53
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been cancelled.
(European models)
The beep sounds 5 times
while driving
(Except European
models)
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is operating,
the beep sounds and the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
warning light (amber)
in the instrument cluster
fl ashes. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Speed Limiter Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed
by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a
warning beep operates continuously. The
warning beep operates until the vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed or less.
Collision Warning *
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the display.
120 km/h Warning Beep *
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or fl ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-40 .
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.
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8–19
Customer Information
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Your Mazda has been tested and certifi ed to the UNECE *1 10 regulation as related to
electromagnetic compatibility. Radio Frequency (RF) transmitter equipment (e.g. cellular
telephones, amateur radio transmitters, etc.) may only be fi tted to your Mazda if they
comply with the parameters shown in the table below.
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
It is your responsibility to ensure that any equipment you have fi tted complies with
applicable local legislations. Have any equipment fi tted by properly trained technicians.
CAUTION

 Do not mount any transceiver, microphones, speakers, or any other item in the
deployment path of the air bag system.
  Do not fasten aerial lead to original vehicle wiring, fuel pipes or brake pipes. Avoid
running the aerial lead parallel with the wire harness to the best extent possible.
  Keep the aerial and power leads at least 100 mm (3.9 in) from any electronic modules
and the air bags.
  Avoid using the cigar lighter or accessory socket as a power source for the RF-
transmitting equipment.
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*Some models.9–12
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
(SAE)
Headlights With xenon
fusion bulb
headlights High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
With
halogen bulb
headlights High beam With running
lights 55 H15 (—)
Without
running lights 60 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Running lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2 — (—)
With halogen bulb headlights * 15 H15 (—)
Position lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED *2 — (—)
With halogen bulb headlights 5 W5W (—)
Front fog lights
* 55 H11 (H11)
Front direction indicator lights 21 WY21W
(7443NA)
Side direction indicator lights LED
*2 — (—)
High-mount brake light LED *2 — (—)
Rear direction indicator lights 21 WY21W
(7443NA)
Brake lights (With xenon fusion bulb headlights) LED
*2 — (—)
Tail lights (With xenon fusion bulb headlights) LED *2 — (—)
Brake lights/Tail lights (With halogen bulb headlights) 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Reverse lights Saloon 16 W16W (921)
Hatchback 21 W21W (7440)
Rear fog light
* 21 W21W (7440)
Number plate lights 5 W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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*Some models.9–13
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Boot light (Saloon) 3 —
Luggage compartment light (Hatchback) 5 —
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
* 8 —
Overhead light (Front) * 10 —
Overhead light (Rear) * 10 —
Vanity mirror lights * 2 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Ty r e s
Sample tyre mark and its meaning
Nominal section width
Nominal aspect ratio in %
Construction codeMud and snow
Speed symbol
Load index (not on ZR tyres)
Nominal rim diameter in inches
Tyre mark information
Choose the proper tyres for your vehicle using the following tyre mark information.
Speed symbol Maximum permissible speed
Q Up to 160 km/h (99 mph)
R Up to 170 km/h (105 mph)
S Up to 180 km/h (111 mph)
T Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)
U Up to 200 km/h (124 mph)
H Up to 210 km/h (130 mph)
V Up to 240 km/h (149 mph)
W Up to 270 km/h (167 mph)
Y Up to 300 km/h (186 mph)
ZR Over 240 km/h (149 mph)
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9–19
Specifi cations
Personalisation Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method
Vehicle Advanced
keyless entry
system
Refer to
Advanced
Keyless
Entry
System on
page 3-9 . The
volume
of the
answer-
back beep
during
advanced
keyless
entry
system
operation
can be
changed. European
models Off
High/
Medium/
Low/
Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 .
Refer to
Locking,
Unlocking
with
Request
Switch
(With the
advanced
keyless
function)
on page
3-14 .
Except
European
models Medium
The function to
automatically lock the
doors when leaving the
vehicle while carrying
the key can be changed. Off On/Off
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
The time required
for the doors to
relock automatically
after unlocking with
the request switch/
transmitter can be
changed. 30 seconds 90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Illumination
entry
Refer to
Illuminated
Entry
System on
page 5-154 . The time required for
the interior lamp to turn
off automatically can
be changed (prevents
battery depletion when
a door is open/ajar). 30 minutes 60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
The time required for
the interior lamp to turn
off automatically after
all doors are closed can
be changed. 15 seconds 60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Auto-wiper
control
Refer to
Windscreen
Wipers and
Washer on
page 4-73 . The auto-wiper control
function can be
changed. On On/Off
*3 Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Running
lights
Refer to
Running
Lights on
page 4-69 . The function of the
running lights can be
changed. On On/
Off — —
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9–20
Specifi cations
Personalisation Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method
Vehicle Auto-light
control
Refer to
Headlights
on page
4-62 . The headlight
illumination on/
off timing based on
surrounding lightness/
darkness can be
changed. Medium High/
Med. High/
Medium/
Med. Low/
Low
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Auto
headlight
off
*4
Refer to
Headlights
on page
4-62 . The time required
for headlights to turn
off after ignition is
switched off can be
changed. 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off
*5
Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
High Beam
Control
System
(HBC)
Refer to
High Beam
Control
System
(HBC) on
page 4-104 . The High Beam Control
System (HBC) function
can be changed.
*1 On On/Off Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Lights-on
reminder*6
Refer to
Lights-On
Reminder on
page 7-49 . The volume of the
lights-on reminder
warning alarm can be
changed. High or Off High/Low/
Off Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Coming
home light
system
Refer to
Coming
Home Light
System on
page 4-68 . The time required for
the headlights to turn
off after closing all
of the doors can be
changed. 30 seconds 120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
Off — —
Leaving
home light
system
Refer to
Leaving
Home Light
System on
page 4-68 . The leaving home light
system function can be
changed. On or Off On/Off — —
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9–22
Specifi cations
Personalisation Features
Item Feature Factory
Setting Available
Settings Settings change method
System Temperature
unit The temperature unit
can be changed. °C °F/°C Refer to
Settings
on page
5-71 . —
Fuel
Economy
Monitor
Refer
to Fuel
Economy
Monitor
on page
4-94 . Ending
display Setting can be changed
so that the ending
display of the Fuel
Economy Monitor is
displayed. Off On/Off
Refer
to Fuel
Economy
Monitor
on page
4-94 . —
Fuel
economy
resetting
procedure Setting can be changed
so that the fuel
economy reset is linked
with the trip meter
reset. Off On/Off Refer
to Fuel
Economy
Monitor
on page
4-94 . —
Active
driving
display
Refer to
Active
Driving
Display
on page
4-38 . Turn-by-
Turn (TBT) Setting can be changed
so that the Turn-by-
Turn (TBT) of the
Active driving display
is not displayed. On On/Off
Refer to
Active
driving
display
on page
4-38 . —
*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends
that these systems remain On.
*2 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be changed.
The warning sound is only a beep.
*3 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*4 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*5 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*6 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-49 .
*7 Available only in display from the centre display.
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10–2
Index
1
120 km/h warning beep ....................... 7-53
A
Accessory Socket .............................. 5-155
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-38
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-103
AFS OFF indicator light.............. 4-103
AFS OFF switch .......................... 4-103
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ........................................... 8-3
Adjustable Speed Limiter ................. 4-133
Adjustable speed limiter display ... 4-134
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator
light (amber) ................................ 4-135
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator
light (green) ................................. 4-135
Setting the system ....................... 4-137
Speed limiter warning beep ......... 4-136
Temporarily cancelling the
system .......................................... 4-138
Turning the system On/Off.......... 4-136
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system ...... 3-9
Operational range .......................... 3-10
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep ......................... 7-49
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-39
Air-Conditioning System ...................... 5-2
Automatic Air-Conditioning ......... 5-10
Dual-Zone Automatic Air-
Conditioning .................................. 5-14
Manual Air-Conditioning ................ 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Ambient Temperature Display ............ 4-29
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-87
Ashtray .............................................. 5-161 Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume .................... 5-74
Mute Switch .................................. 5-75
Seek Switch ................................... 5-74
Audio System ...................................... 5-19
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................... 5-75
Aerial ............................................. 5-19
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-73
Audio Set (Type A/Type B) ........... 5-32
Audio Set (Type C/Type D) .......... 5-48
Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-20
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-50
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........ 4-52
Direct Mode .................................. 4-59
Driving tips.................................... 4-60
Manual shift mode......................... 4-53
Shift-lock override ........................ 4-53
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-52
Shift position indication ................ 4-51
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-51
Warning light ................................. 4-51
B
Battery ................................................. 6-40
Inspecting Electrolyte Level ......... 6-42
Maintenance .................................. 6-42
Recharging .................................... 6-42
Replacement .................................. 6-42
Specifi cations .................................. 9-6
Battery runs out ................................... 7-21
Jump-Starting ................................ 7-21
Bluetooth
® ........................................... 5-95
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A/
Type B) ........................................ 5-135
Bluetooth
® Audio (Type C/
Type D) ........................................ 5-137
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free (Type A/Type
B) ................................................. 5-119
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free (Type C/Type
D)................................................. 5-126
Troubleshooting .......................... 5-149
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-35
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10–3
Index
Bonnet Release .................................... 6-19
Boot Lid .............................................. 3-21
Boot Light ......................................... 5-152
Bottle Holder ..................................... 5-158
Brakes
Brakes assist .................................. 4-84
Foot brake...................................... 4-82
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-84
Parking brake ................................ 4-83
Warning light ................................. 4-83
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-8
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 3-30
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 5-160
Cell Phones ........................................... 8-4
Centre Console .................................. 5-159
Child Restraint
Categories of child-restraint
systems .......................................... 2-26
Child restraint precautions ............ 2-22
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-26
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table............ 2-31
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-34
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-21
Clock ................................................... 5-36
Collision warning ................................ 7-53
Coming Home Light System .............. 4-68
Control Status Display ........................ 4-95
Cruise Control ................................... 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-29
Cup Holder ........................................ 5-157
D
Defogger
Rear window ................................. 4-78
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) .................................................... 4-165
Dimensions ......................................... 9-10 Direct Mode
Automatictransaxle ....................... 4-59
Direction Indicators ............................ 4-72
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .............................................. 4-120
Indication on display ................... 4-121
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-59
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-60
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-59
Floor mat ....................................... 3-55
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-54
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-56
Running-in..................................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-53
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 3-60
Winter driving ............................... 3-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-89
DSC OFF Indicator Light.............. 4-90
DSC OFF Switch........................... 4-90
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-89
E
Effectiveness Display .......................... 4-98
Electronic steering lock warning beep ... 7-52
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting ................................. 7-24
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) ................................................ 7-25
Starting a Flooded Engine (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5 and SKYACTIV-G
2.0) ................................................ 7-24
Emergency Stop Signal System .......... 4-85
Emergency Towing
Towing Description ....................... 7-28
Towing Hooks ............................... 7-29
Emission Control System (MZR 1.6,
SKYACTIV-G 1.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.0) .............................. 3-28
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